Help finding a company that can weld magnesium alloy

[chriscd]

Hi,

The air ducting cases on my 2.0l engine need welding. I understand they are made from magnesium alloy and I haven’t found anyone local (Crewe) that can do the job. Does anyone know of a place in the North West (or further afield if necessary) where I can get the job done?

Thanks for your help in advanced


Chris.

[toomanytoys]

Pretty sure they are not mag alloy.. thats type 1 stuff and the Type 4 is much stronger and heavier..

[heatonwhite]

G & G fabrication farnworth bolton just had my bell housing done

[chriscd]

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give them a call.

I believe the ducting cases are mag alloy because:

the local engineering workshop believed they were and has had experience of type 1 stuff
the weight of the ducting castings is low when compared with the crankcases which are 'normal' aluminium.